United Kingdom: Last quarter, the UK mobile esports scene grew by 12 % in viewership, according to data from the British Gaming Association. That spike came after the launch of several new streaming platforms that let players broadcast in real time from their phones.
Mobile Esports is No Longer a Niche
When I first saw a UK team win a £30,000 prize in a mobile title, I thought it was an isolated flare. Now, the prize pools are doubling every year, and the UK is consistently topping the leaderboard in titles like Call of Duty: Mobile and Mobile Legends .